If your child’s glasses prescription keeps getting stronger each year, you’re not imagining it.
Nearsightedness, or myopia, is on the rise in kids, especially with more screen time and less outdoor play. We offer evidence-based myopia management to help slow that progression, protect long-term eye health, and give parents peace of mind.
Myopia is a condition in which close-up objects appear clear, but distant objects, like the whiteboard or road signs, look blurry.
Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long from front to back, causing light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it. For many children, myopia begins between ages 6 and 12, and without treatment, it often worsens year after year.
Glasses can correct the blur, but they don’t stop the cause of the underlying progression and the increased risks of eye health issues.
That’s why myopia management is vital for all children and teens with myopia.
Myopia isn’t just about vision; it’s about health. As prescriptions increase, so does the risk of long-term eye problems. Children with high myopia have a greater lifetime risk of developing:
Early intervention helps reduce that risk. By slowing eye growth and stabilizing your child’s prescription, we’re not just helping them see more clearly today. We’re protecting what they’ll see for decades to come.
At Child and Family Eye Care, we create personalized myopia control plans based on your child’s age, prescription history, lifestyle, and visual needs. Our approach is non-surgical, evidence-based, and adjusted over time as your child grows.
Treatment options may include:
Ortho-K (Orthokeratology)
Specialized contact lenses worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea while your child sleeps, allowing clear vision during the day without glasses or contacts. Ortho-k is ideal for active children and teens.
MiSight® 1-Day Soft Contact Lenses
FDA-approved daily disposable lenses designed to slow myopia progression in children. Comfortable, safe, and great for kids ready to wear daytime contacts.
Essilor Stellest™ Lenses
These specially designed spectacle lenses use advanced lens technology to slow myopia progression while providing clear vision. Stellest™ lenses are a strong option for younger children who aren’t ready for contact lenses or prefer to wear glasses full-time.
Lifestyle & Visual Habits Counseling
We talk with families about screen time, posture, reading habits, and outdoor activity, all of which can influence the rate of myopia progression.
Myopia management is a process, not a quick fix. But with the right tools and support, we can make it easy to manage and meaningful for your child’s long-term health. When you begin a myopia plan with us, you can expect:
Most importantly, you’ll know your child’s eyes are being cared for by people who see them as more than a number and who are just as focused on their future as you are.
